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Shock for Customers! Amazon to Discontinue Popular Payment Method

Amazon is expected to discontinue monthly billing by the end of 2026. This could significantly change the way customers purchase on account.

Is PayPal Disadvantaging Its Customers? German Antitrust Authority Investigates

Allegation of Unfair Competition Cartel Office Takes Closer Look at PayPal

The Federal Cartel Office is reviewing PayPal's rules. These could hinder competition and also affect non-PayPal users.

Alexa+ is now available in Germany for use on computers via a browser through Early Access.

In Germany Alexa Now Available in Browser: What Amazon's AI Assistant Can Do on Your PC

Amazon Introduces Alexa+ on PCs and Laptops The AI processes files, manages appointments, and controls smart home devices directly in the browser.

Around Black Friday, attackers increasingly target Amazon customers.

Warning Against Scams Beware of Fake Amazon Emails for Black Friday

Beware of Amazon Scams on Black Friday: Fake Emails and Texts Aim to Steal Login and Payment Information

Emilio Sakraya is set to take on the role of Xaden Riorson.

First Casting Scheduled Amazon Takes on Major Project: Adapting Popular Fantasy Series

'Fourth Wing' to Become a Series on Prime Video: Actors Cast for Violet and Xaden Prime Video is set to adapt "Fourth Wing" into a series, with actors now cast for the roles of Violet and Xaden. Here are all the details on the cast and production.

Audiobooks with AI Audible Now Lets Users Talk to Book Characters

Talk to Book Characters Instead of Just Listening: Audible Integrates AI into Audiobooks. However, the new features raise some questions.

New Feature How to Find Out What Amazon Knows About You

Since May 2026, Amazon has offered the "About You" feature in the U.S. This allows users to view the information stored about them.

In the image, a person stands in an elaborately designed, Christmas-themed sleigh. The person is wearing a long red coat, a red patterned hat, and a black, red, and white scarf. The sleigh is adorned with gold-colored embellishments, dark surfaces, and red velvet. Several glowing lanterns provide warm light. In the background, decorated walls, arches, and a mirrored ceiling are visible.

Action Stars in Family Film Terminator and Reacher Save Christmas in New Comedy

After 30 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger is making another Christmas movie. This time, the action star is even playing Santa Claus.

The image shows a compact, round smart speaker with a dark gray fabric cover and a black top. A blue-turquoise light ring glows at the upper edge. Several control buttons are visible on the top. The speaker is placed on a dark surface, with the background blurred and also dark.

Bizarre Language Error Is This the Craziest Alexa Bug of the Year?

Alexa repeats the same syllable for several minutes for some users. Amazon confirms the unusual bug and is already working on a fix.

Due to a new package tax, shipments in Austria are now significantly more expensive.

In Austria New Package Tax Makes Online Shopping More Expensive

New Package Tax in Austria: Online Orders from Amazon & Co. to Become More Expensive. Buyers Can Partially Avoid Extra Costs.

A hand touches a purple Amazon Kindle e-reader on a dark wooden table. The display shows a page of German text. Next to the e-reader are a cup with a light purple drink and foam, and a light-colored woven handbag. Sunlight and shadow patterns fall across the table. The fingernails of the hand are painted purple to match the e-reader.

Amazon Revamps E-Reader New Kindle Aims to Solve Annoying Problem

Amazon unveils new Kindle: The e-reader features a new design, longer battery life, and a relocated power button

Against a gray background, an Amazon Fire TV Stick and its accompanying remote control are prominently displayed. The black remote features a directional pad, volume buttons, several function keys, and quick access buttons for Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, and Disney+. Next to it, the black Fire TV Stick with an HDMI connection and the "fire tv" label is visible. Both devices are slightly angled and appear to be floating against the backdrop.

What the New Generation Can Do New Fire TV Stick 4K (2026) with Newly Designed Remote Control

Amazon introduces a new Fire TV Stick 4K. The model operates faster and comes with a redesigned remote control.

An Amazon package in front of a doorstep

Amazon Customers Concerned How the Dangerous "Brushing" Trick Works

At Amazon and other online retailers, a practice known as "brushing" can occur. We explain this phenomenon.

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Streaming Meets E-Commerce Amazon Turns Prime Video Into a Shopping Platform

Amazon turns Prime Video into a shopping platform. New X-Ray features and Amazon Lens directly link streaming with online shopping.

Interview with CCU Chief Amazon: "Product Counterfeiters Often Also Involved in Human Trafficking"

For years, Amazon has been battling product counterfeiting. TECHBOOK spoke with Kebharu Smith from the Counterfeit Crimes Unit on the subject.

A person stands against an orange background, holding a prop shaped like a large mouth in front of their face, with a stylized cardboard microphone beside it. The image symbolizes speech, synchronization, and the adaptation of lip movements.

On Prime Video Amazon Now Manipulates Actors' Lips

Prime is testing a new AI technology that adjusts lip movements to match dubbing. The initiative begins with "Maxton Hall."

Finalists Announced Who Will Be the New James Bond?

Who Will Take Over as 007 After Daniel Craig? Reports Point to Three Favorites, One Name Kept Secret by Studio

In Germany Amazon Significantly Raises Prices for Echo, Kindle and Fire TV

Amazon is now raising the prices of numerous devices in Germany as well. Affected products include Echo, Kindle, Fire TV, and Eero.

Is AliExpress Using Audio Signals to Secretly Track Its Users?

Inaudible Signals AliExpress Accused of Secretly Monitoring Users

Website operators typically use cookies to track users. AliExpress, however, appears to have employed a different, questionable method.

Recognizing False Bargains Amazon Makes Prices More Transparent

Amazon now displays the price history for many products. This allows customers to see if a deal is truly cheaper than before.

New Attitude Twitch Users Must Act–or Amazon's AI Will Step In

Twitch allows Amazon to use streams, clips, and chats for AI training. TECHBOOK outlines why many creators are criticizing this.

In Germany and Austria Amazon Launches New Installment Payment Option With PayPal

Amazon to Introduce PayPal Installment Payments in August 2026 Find out the terms and potential costs associated with this new payment option.

Update Amazon Expands Alexa+ to Make Connected Devices Smarter

Amazon Expands Alexa+ With New Features The AI voice assistant is set to make controlling smart home devices and services easier.

Amazon Reveals Initial Technical Details for Satellite Project Leo

New Satellite Network Calling Anywhere? Amazon Plans Satellite-Based Mobile Network

Amazon Leo to Connect Smartphones via Satellite and Close Coverage Gaps The launch of the new network is planned for 2028.

Annoying Problem Solved Amazon Enhances Fire TV Sticks for Millions of Users

Amazon Launches Adaptive Display for Fire TV Amazon has begun rolling out Adaptive Display for Fire TV. This feature aims to make text and menus significantly more readable.

Jeff Bezos Still Laughs About a Special Amazon Order

Even Jeff Bezos had to laugh. The Craziest Amazon Order of All Time

In the early months after the company's founding, there was an extremely peculiar Amazon order. In 2002, Jeff Bezos recounted the story.

Since the introduction of Freevee, ad-supported content can be found directly on Prime Video.

Consumer Advocates Fail Court Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Against Prime Video Advertising

Court dismisses class action lawsuit against Amazon for Prime Video ads; consumer group plans appeal.

A browser add-on is set to assist with Amazon shopping in the future.

Browser Add-on "Knockoff" for Amazon! Free Tool Automatically Filters Dubious Products

Knockoff is a browser extension that filters out questionable brands on Amazon. It aims to protect consumers from making poor purchasing decisions.

Jamil Ghani, VP of Amazon Prime International

Techbook Interview Amazon Prime Chief Reveals Germany's Most Popular Products

Right on time for Amazon Prime Day 2026, TECHBOOK spoke with Jamil Ghani, vice president of Amazon Prime International.

A cat traveled 1,000 kilometers across the U.S. in an Amazon return package (example image).

Accidentally Packed Cat Travels 1,000 Kilometers Through the U.S. in Amazon Return

A cat in the U.S. was sent over 1,000 kilometers across the country in an Amazon return package. The curious case.